Board of Education Minutes, April 5, 2010
by Jan Tremblay
Clifton Clyde USD 224
Board of Education Meeting
April 5, 2010, 8:00 p.m.
Clifton Clyde High School
Members Present
Frank Brownell, Steve Feight, Dean Michaud, Deb Ohlde, Scott Seifert
Others Present
Superintendent Brian Pekarek, Principal Cheryl Keim, Clerk Jan Tremblay, Gary Bouley,
Dave Merica, Cindy Francis, Kathy Robinson
Patrons: Steve Keim, Jay Connolly
Call to Order
President Brownell called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
Approve Consent Agenda
8g-Copier Lease Contract was moved to 8c1 and 9c-Possible Sale of Grade School Property
will replace 9c-Additional Cuts for FY 2010-11 if HB 2739 Passes and 9d-Student-Teacher
Matters were added to the agenda.
Motion made by Michaud, seconded by Feight to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
The consent agenda included accepting a $13,500 Waste Management Grant, $250 Garden
Grant. $500 Kansas Crossroads Donation and accepting the resignations of Jean Sorell and
MaryLynn DeLude as food service employees.
Approve Bills for Payment
Motion made by Feight, seconded by Ohlde to approve the bills for payment. Motion carried
5-0.
Review Correspondence
A letter of apology was received from Matt Golbek for vandalism at the high school.
The KASB Spring Regional Meeting will be on April 28th at Riley County.
Receive Patron’s Comments
None
Hear Board Member Reports
Requests for Next Month’s Agenda: None
Service Center Report: The next meeting of the Smoky Hill Service Center will be April
8th.
Hear Building Reports
CCHS Student Council: Laura Rogers: No report
Report from Mrs. Keim: The board discussed the reasons for eliminating on-line college
classes. Mrs. Keim stated that it was at the recommendation of faculty because students
were not doing the work in class, but instead doing it at home.
Report from Mr. Pekarek: No questions or comments from the board on the submitted
report.
Board Members Arrive
Paula Kieffer arrived at 8:06 p.m. and Renay Branfort arrived at 8:10 p.m.
New & Miscellaneous Business
USD 224 Head Cook Presentation: Cindy Francis:
Cindy gave a presentation to the board on school lunches and breakfasts. She handed out
spreadsheets explaining the nutritional value and portion amounts of the menus prepared for
the students. All meals must meet the guidelines set by state and federal programs.
She also reported to the board on instituting a summer food service program. This program
requires 50% free status of students and would take place during the summer school
program. The program would utilize student workers who will be paid by a federal grant.
A Backpack program was also discussed where identified students would be provided with
nutritious foods to have over the weekend.
Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Branfort to approve the USD 224 Summer Feeding
Program and the Backpack Program. Motion carried 7-0.
Update Summer Work Projects: Jay Connelly/Gary Bouley: The board looked over
the summer project list presented by Gary Bouley. He stated that the air handler system at
the high school was not included in the list and the fire marshal had pinpointed several items
on the grade school boiler room that need attention.
The board discussed the agreement with Connelly & Associates, LLC and Mr. Connelly
talked to the board about different ways to improve the HVAC at the high school. The plan includes installing individual units for the resource room, library, science and history rooms. At the middle school to replace boiler controls in the auditorium, replace manual radiator and thermostatic valves and evaluate boiler cycling and control. At the grade school make
improvements in the boiler room as required by the state fire marshal, replace thermostats,
outside air damper controls and replace AHU with 2 smaller individual units.
USD 224 Drivers Education: Kathy Robinson: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Feight to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss negotiations in
order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract. Motion carried
7-0.
Mr. Pekarek was invited into the session and Kathy Robinson was invited in for the last five minutes.
The board entered into the session at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:30 p.m.
Motion made by Michaud, seconded by Kieffer to extend the session for ten minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Pekarek and Mrs. Robinson were invited into the session.
The board entered into the session at 9:31 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 9:41 p.m.
Copier Lease Contract: The lease between Century Business Systems and USD 224 for copy machines expires on June 1st. Mr. Merica received proposals from Century Business Systems, Computer Solutions, Inc. and Central office Supply to lease the copiers, fax
machines and printers for the district on a yearly basis. Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Seifert to approve a new lease contract with Computer Solutions to provide copiers to
USD 224. Motion carried 7-0.
First Viewing of CCHS and CCMS Handbooks: Discussion only on the handbooks at
the middle and high schools. The attendance policy at the high was discussed and will be
acted upon at the May meeting.
First Viewing of Retiring Teacher Contract from KASB: Discussion only.
This item will be acted on at the May meeting.
2010-2011 Calendar: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brownell to enter into
executive session for a period of three minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to
protect privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 10:30 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:33 p. m.
Mr. Pekarek was invited into the session.
USD 224 Supplemental Contracts: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Ohlde to enter into executive session for a period of five minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 10:35 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:40 p. m.
Mr. Pekarek and Mrs. Keim were invited into the session.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Kieffer because of budgetary concerns to open up all USD 224 supplemental positions to all qualified staff and community members to apply or
reapply for the supplemental positions within the district for the 2010-2011 school year. A
hiring committee will hire the head coaches and supplemental sponsors and the head coaches will hire the assistants. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent Contract: Motion made by Feight, seconded by Michaud to enter into
executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to
protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the session at 10:43 p.m. and reconvened in open session at 10:53 p. m.
Mr. Pekarek was invited into the session for the last five minutes.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Seifert to renew Mr. Pekarek’s contract for two
years through the 2011-2012 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
Unfinished Business
Changes in Spring 2010 Schedule: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brownell to do a trial 4-day school week during the month of May beginning on May 3rd and have Fridays off. Motion carried 4-3. Feight, Michaud and Ohlde cast the nay votes.
Cuts for FY 2010-2011: Motion made by Seifert, seconded by Michaud to approve the
suggested cuts for the 2010-2011 school year as read. Motion carried 6-1. Feight case the nay vote.
Possible Sale of Grade School Property: Mr. Pekarek informed the board that Lisa and Eddie Fahey wished to purchase property owned by the school district. This is lot 17 and the north 15’ of lot 16 in block 17 by the grade school. Motion made by Seifert, seconded by
Brownell to accept the bid of $1,500 from Lisa and Eddie Fahey for lot 17 and 15’ of lot 16 in block 17. Motion failed 2-5. Branfort, Feight, Kieffer, Michaud and Ohlde case the nay
votes.
After discussion, motion was made by Branfort, seconded by Feight to advertise for the sale of this property and accept sealed bids until noon, April 23rd. This item will be acted upon at the May meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
Student-Teacher Matters: Mr. Pekarek informed the board that Mrs. Blaha and seven
students requested financial aid from the board to go to the FLBA Convention this summer. Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brownell to pay $200 per student to those who
qualified to go to the national FBLA convention this summer and all of the sponsors expenses. Motion failed 3-4. Feight, Kieffer, Michaud and Seifert cast the nay votes.
Superintendent Remarks
None
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at midnight.
*This is the unofficial record of the April 5, 2010 meeting of the Board of Education pending board approval at the regular May meeting.
